RTA\u2019s guide in Braille and multiple information channels are available to empower people of determination and learn about services conveniently. Here\u2019s a comprehensive guide to the RTA services for PoD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"RTA](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27091749\/RTA-services-for-PoD-Body-03-20221227-1024x640.jpg\")
People of determination can benefit from multiple facilities by RTA in Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nFrom public transportation in Dubai<\/a> to parking permits, RTA provides services to the PoD efficiently. Furthermore, all the RTA customer happiness centres and public transport stations cater to the needs of people of determination with the following initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Wheelchair accessibility<\/li>
- CCTV footage for hearing-impaired people<\/li>
- Tactile floor paths for the visually impaired people<\/li>
- Designated counters for PoD at the service centres and metro and bus stations<\/li>
- Wheelchair-friendly ticket-selling booths<\/li>
- Designated parking spaces for PoD near bus and metro stations<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s go through the complete details of the RTA services for PoD and how they are made more accessible and user-friendly for people of determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
TRANSPORT FACILITIES PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"nol](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27091819\/RTA-services-for-PoD-Body-01-20221227-1024x640.jpg\")
PoD passengers can use an initial amount of AED 20 in nol card to pay for water buses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRoad and marine public transport in Dubai<\/a> offer spacious entrances and separate spaces for the people or determination. Besides, water buses, Dubai Ferry<\/a>, and buses have foldable seats to accommodate wheelchairs. Also, ferry and water buses include LCD monitors to display necessary information. <\/p>\n\n\n\nRTA services for PoD include a Dubai nol card<\/a> as well. Although metro and public buses in Dubai allow free travelling for PoD passengers, this nol PoD card facilitates passengers to pay for water buses and parking services.\u00a0Moreover, Dubai Ferry to Sharjah<\/a> also includes two wheelchair spaces for PoD.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis silver nol card for PoD is worth AED 70<\/strong> (AED 50<\/strong> is for the personalised card purchase and AED 20<\/strong> is the initial amount available on the card). The PoD can obtain a gold nol card design by paying AED 10<\/strong> more than the silver card.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdditionally, the validity of this card is five years and can be renewed at a similar value. This personalised nol card ensures that people of determination can use public transport services in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DRIVING FACILITIES FOR POD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSeveral driving facilities for people of determination in the UAE<\/a> are available. RTA services for PoD include driving licences for people with special needs. The PoD can obtain a driving licence in Dubai<\/a> through the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Submit Emirates ID or residence visa<\/li>
- Medical report<\/li>
- Eye test from any optical centre authorised by RTA<\/li>
- Passport copies<\/li>
- No objection certificate from the sponsor<\/li>
- Original driving licence of the home country<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Besides, if the people of determination have PoD cards in the UAE, it will benefit them with multiple other services. There are special driving courses for people of determination in Dubai<\/a> that can help them get the licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRTA POD PARKING SERVICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"permanent](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27091940\/RTA-services-for-PoD-Body-02-20221227-1024x640.jpg\")
RTA free service for People of Determination includes permanent or temporary parking permits without any fees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPeople of determination can apply for permanent or temporary parking permits. Permanent parking permits for PoD have a 3-year validity, whereas temporary parking permits are valid for one year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One can apply for PoD permanent parking permits in Dubai<\/a> by submitting the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Emirates ID<\/a> or residence visa <\/li>
- PoD card<\/em><\/strong> issued by the Ministry of Community Development or Sanad card<\/em><\/strong> issued by the Community Development Authority<\/li>
- Valid medical report (not more than six months old)<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s photographs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, temporary parking permits for PoD in Dubai<\/a> can be obtained in the same way as permanent parking permits. RTA has designated parking spaces for PoD where they can park their vehicles for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSALIK CHARGES FOR PEOPLE WITH DETERMINATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"Dubai](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27092004\/RTA-services-for-PoD-Body-05-20221227-1024x640.jpg\")
No Salik fees are applicable on people of determination <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nPeople of determination can apply for exemption from Dubai Salik<\/a> fees. To benefit from this RTA service for PoD, they will need to submit the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Valid vehicle registration card of the PoD or their first or second-degree relatives<\/li>
- Applicant\u2019s Emirates ID copy<\/li>
- PoD card or Sanad card<\/li>
- If the applicant cannot drive, submit the RTA commitment application form<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
After the Salik tag expires, applicants need to apply for its renewal. Moreover, People of determination need to cancel their previous Salik fee exemptions when they change their cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION TAXIS IN DUBAI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n![\"PoD](\"https:\/\/d2hucwwplm5rxi.cloudfront.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/27092021\/RTA-services-for-PoD-Body-04-20221227-1024x640.jpg\")
PoD taxis have wheelchair accessibility and seats for the passengers accompanying people of determination <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\nRTA has included people of determination taxis in Dubai<\/a> with the same fares as the regular cabs in the Dubai Taxi Corporation<\/a> (DTC) fleet. The PoD taxis include the following facilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Special lifts for the wheelchairs<\/li>
- Artificial respiratory systems<\/li>
- A wheelchair<\/li>
- Seats for the passengers accompanying the people of determination<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
That wraps the complete guide to all the RTA services for PoD. These services align with the government\u2019s initiative, \u2018My community is a home for all\u2019<\/em>. Although these services ease travelling for PoD in the Emirate, they can still opt for used cars in Dubai<\/a> and convert them into wheelchair-accessible vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\nBesides, they can opt for PoD vehicles<\/a> with user-friendly features and apply for driving licences through RTA’s people of determination services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From public transportation in Dubai<\/a> to parking permits, RTA provides services to the PoD efficiently. Furthermore, all the RTA customer happiness centres and public transport stations cater to the needs of people of determination with the following initiatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s go through the complete details of the RTA services for PoD and how they are made more accessible and user-friendly for people of determination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Road and marine public transport in Dubai<\/a> offer spacious entrances and separate spaces for the people or determination. Besides, water buses, Dubai Ferry<\/a>, and buses have foldable seats to accommodate wheelchairs. Also, ferry and water buses include LCD monitors to display necessary information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RTA services for PoD include a Dubai nol card<\/a> as well. Although metro and public buses in Dubai allow free travelling for PoD passengers, this nol PoD card facilitates passengers to pay for water buses and parking services.\u00a0Moreover, Dubai Ferry to Sharjah<\/a> also includes two wheelchair spaces for PoD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This silver nol card for PoD is worth AED 70<\/strong> (AED 50<\/strong> is for the personalised card purchase and AED 20<\/strong> is the initial amount available on the card). The PoD can obtain a gold nol card design by paying AED 10<\/strong> more than the silver card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the validity of this card is five years and can be renewed at a similar value. This personalised nol card ensures that people of determination can use public transport services in Dubai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Several driving facilities for people of determination in the UAE<\/a> are available. RTA services for PoD include driving licences for people with special needs. The PoD can obtain a driving licence in Dubai<\/a> through the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, if the people of determination have PoD cards in the UAE, it will benefit them with multiple other services. There are special driving courses for people of determination in Dubai<\/a> that can help them get the licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People of determination can apply for permanent or temporary parking permits. Permanent parking permits for PoD have a 3-year validity, whereas temporary parking permits are valid for one year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One can apply for PoD permanent parking permits in Dubai<\/a> by submitting the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Furthermore, temporary parking permits for PoD in Dubai<\/a> can be obtained in the same way as permanent parking permits. RTA has designated parking spaces for PoD where they can park their vehicles for free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n People of determination can apply for exemption from Dubai Salik<\/a> fees. To benefit from this RTA service for PoD, they will need to submit the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n After the Salik tag expires, applicants need to apply for its renewal. Moreover, People of determination need to cancel their previous Salik fee exemptions when they change their cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n RTA has included people of determination taxis in Dubai<\/a> with the same fares as the regular cabs in the Dubai Taxi Corporation<\/a> (DTC) fleet. The PoD taxis include the following facilities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That wraps the complete guide to all the RTA services for PoD. These services align with the government\u2019s initiative, \u2018My community is a home for all\u2019<\/em>. Although these services ease travelling for PoD in the Emirate, they can still opt for used cars in Dubai<\/a> and convert them into wheelchair-accessible vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Besides, they can opt for PoD vehicles<\/a> with user-friendly features and apply for driving licences through RTA’s people of determination services.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTRANSPORT FACILITIES PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION IN DUBAI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DRIVING FACILITIES FOR POD<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
RTA POD PARKING SERVICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SALIK CHARGES FOR PEOPLE WITH DETERMINATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
PEOPLE OF DETERMINATION TAXIS IN DUBAI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n